Testing an NYC Librarian's Music Knowledge

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing a local librarian from the NY Public Library, Dan, and his encyclopedic knowledge of 70s/80s rock. While regaling us with fascinating anecdotes surrounding a range of his favorite artists, his deep passion for music is obvious and infectious. Dan has a remarkable knack for expressing exactly what he loves about each and every track Jack throws at him, creating one of the most entertaining and informative episodes of Track Star* to date. 

 

Dan adds perspective to the artists behind beloved rock classics through captivating details, and remarkably descriptive explanations of musical style, in this terrific new episode of Track Star*.

This Episode's Track List: 

Black Cow - Steely Dan

Excitable Boy - Warren Zevon

Gotta Get Up - Harry Nilsson

Ocean Man - Ween

I’m Holding You - Ween

Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello

Home - Mac DeMarco

Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top

Makes No Sense at All - Hüsker Dü

In a Jar - Dinosaur Jr.